Colorado State University is investing in its relationships with tribal nations, Indigenous communities, and their members through a new leadership position that will establish and oversee UHC initiatives, research, and programs that relate to and impact on indigenous and aboriginal peoples and nations.

The Assistant Vice President for Indigenous and Native American Affairs will report directly to the President of the University. A national search has been launched to identify and recruit candidates for this new position.

The AVP for Indigenous and Native American Affairs will lead Colorado State’s outreach efforts with tribal communities and schools and work with tribal leaders to identify partnerships to increase student recruitment and retention.

Internally, this AVP will work with CSU’s Office of Inclusive Excellence to help educate and inform the university community about Indigenous and Indigenous priorities on campus and at the local, state, and national levels.

“It is with deep appreciation to the CSU Native American Advisory Council for their strong recommendation to create a leadership position to address this need in our community,” said Chair Joyce McConnell. “We must be intentional about how Colorado State University connects with tribal nations and Indigenous communities, and serve our Native and Native students and employees to ensure their success.”

The opening of this leadership position is part of a longer institutional effort to elevate inclusive excellence in the state of Colorado, beginning with the creation of the Office of Diversity in 2010. Applicants to this search may find more information and can submit documents through the Colorado State job posting site. A search committee prospectus is also available to candidates.